University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville
Batesville, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cp HVAC
- Tc AC Heat Refrigeration Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 36Accredited (regional)
VA-approved HVAC programs in Arkansas
- Page last updated October 23, 2026
- VA data retrieved October 23, 2026 (Comparison Tool data version 1522)
Quick answer
HVAC training in Arkansas is spread across 19 cities, with Little Rock the largest at 3 locations.
VA's GI Bill® Comparison Tool lists 21 HVAC training locations in Arkansas with 34 approved programs: 15 with school programs and 6 with apprenticeship or on-the-job training. 1 has a VA caution flag.
Before you enroll, open the VA profile to confirm the exact program, and ask the School Certifying Official to confirm your start date. [VA: Choosing a GI Bill approved school]
21 locations, by city
VA profile for University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (opens VA Comparison Tool)
Arkansas State University-Beebe
Beebe, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cp AC Heating Refrigeration Technology
- Tc AC-Heating-Refrigeration Technology
GI Bill students (all programs): 228Accredited (regional)
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cp Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Cp HVAC Electrical
- Tc Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
GI Bill students (all programs): 17Accredited (regional)
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cp HVAC and Refrigeration
- Tc HVAC and Refrigeration
GI Bill students (all programs): 31Accredited (regional)
University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cp Refrigeration and Heat Exchange Tech
- Tc Residential Heat and Air Conditioning
GI Bill students (all programs): 20Accredited (regional)
North Arkansas College
Harrison, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cp Heating Ventilation and Air Condition
- Tc Heating Ventilation and Air Condition
GI Bill students (all programs): 64Accredited (regional)
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Helena, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cp HVAC
GI Bill students (all programs): 12Accredited (regional)
University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana
Hope, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cp Heating Ventilation and Air Condition
- Tc Heating Ventilation and Air Condition
GI Bill students (all programs): 14Accredited (regional)
Npc Apprenticeship School
Hot Springs Nat Pk, AR
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- HVAC Apprenticeship
Nestle Jonesboro
Jonesboro, AR
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- Refrigeration Air Conditioning Mechanic
Acef Apprenticeship School
Little Rock, AR
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- HVAC-R
Plumbers and Pipefitters Apprenticeship of Arkansas
Little Rock, AR
VA-approved
Apprenticeship Employer / sponsor
- HVAC Control Apprentice
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Raven Services
Little Rock, AR
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- Heating/Air Condition Tech
Ozarka College
Melbourne, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cp Basic Constructions and HVAC
GI Bill students (all programs): 36Accredited (regional)
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- HVAC-R
- HVAC-R Fundamentals
GI Bill students (all programs): 86Accredited (regional)
University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton
Morrilton, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cp Air Conditioning Heating and
- Tc Air Conditioning Heating and
GI Bill students (all programs): 65Accredited (regional)
Arkansas State University-Newport
Newport, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cp Intro to Air Conditioning
GI Bill students (all programs): 34Accredited (regional)
University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cp HVAC-R
- Tc HVAC-R
GI Bill students (all programs): 327Accredited (regional)Student complaints in VA data: 1
Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus
Ozark, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
- Cp Air Conditioning and Refriferation
- Tc Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
GI Bill students (all programs): 69Accredited
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR
VA-approved
School program Public
VA caution flag
- Cp Air Conditioning Refrigeration Tech
- Tc Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
VA caution flag: School has an accreditation issue. This school's accreditation has been taken away and is under appeal, or the school has been placed on probation, because it didn't meet acceptable levels of quality. Learn more about this school's accreditation
GI Bill students (all programs): 50Accredited (regional)
Flippo Heating and Air Cond
Walnut Ridge, AR
VA-approved
On-the-job training Employer / sponsor
- Heating/Air Cond Technician
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool program data, retrieved October 23, 2026. School details come from VA's data file dated October 8, 2026. The list is sorted by city, then name. It isn't a ranking.
Common questions
How many GI Bill-approved HVAC programs are in Arkansas?
VA's GI Bill Comparison Tool lists 34 approved programs at 21 locations in Arkansas as of October 23, 2026. That's about 1% of the 1,767 HVAC locations in VA's data nationally. By type: 15 public colleges and technical schools, 6 employers and apprenticeship sponsors.
Which cities in Arkansas have HVAC programs?
By number of locations: Little Rock (3), Batesville (1), Beebe (1), Blytheville (1), Camden (1), Forrest City (1) and 13 more cities.
Are there paid HVAC apprenticeships in Arkansas that take the GI Bill?
Yes. 6 locations offer VA-approved on-the-job training in Arkansas (6 programs); 4 of them are registered apprenticeships. With the Post-9/11 GI Bill, you're paid wages plus a monthly housing payment that steps down every six months.
[VA: GI Bill Comparison Tool] [VA: On-the-job training and apprenticeships]
Do any HVAC schools in Arkansas have VA caution flags?
Yes. 1 location has a VA caution flag. Each flag is shown on its listing in VA's wording. Read it before you enroll.
Other trades in Arkansas
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “GI Bill Comparison Tool”. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “GI Bill Comparison Tool data (ComparisonToolData.xlsx)”. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, “Choosing a GI Bill approved school”. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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